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Sheet Metal Part

GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 421 PRO
I'm having trouble drawing this folded handle as a sheet metal part. Does anyone have any tips please?

Comments

  • NeilCookeNeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,686
    Hi @GWS50 that is formed or stamped which is not a sheet metal feature. Onshape only supports sheet metal parts created on a press brake or progressive die. You will have to create it as a regular solid and use ExactFlat if you want the flattened shape. 
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI
  • GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 421 PRO
    Thank Neil, that makes sense now. I only have one question.....where or what is ExtractFlat?
  • NeilCookeNeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,686
    It is in appstore.onshape.com - a partner product. 
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI
  • GWS50GWS50 Member Posts: 421 PRO
    Many thanks. I'll take a look
  • brucebartlettbrucebartlett Member, OS Professional, Mentor, User Group Leader Posts: 2,141 PRO
    Onshape really needs a tool to un-flatten formed surfaces or at least a workable FS.  Vote here https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/9764/flatten-unwrap-surface#latest
    Engineer ı Product Designer ı Onshape Consulting Partner
    Twitter: @onshapetricks  & @babart1977   
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